THE PERFECT BASE FOR ALL OF YOUR ACADIA ADVENTURES

Seal Harbor, Mount Desert, ME, USA

About the property

Cottage1500 sqft
Bedrooms3
Sleeps6

Bathrooms2
Half Baths0
Minimum Stay1 - 7 nights

Comfortable and relaxing streamside three bedroom, two bath home

Looking for a great vacation rental close by to Acadia National Park? You've found it - you can't get any closer to the Park than this charming streamside cottage. In fact, the back of this property abuts the boundary with Acadia National Park and is just a few steps away! Located in the wonderful village of Seal Harbor, the cottage is situated on nearly an acre of beautiful, mature trees and has a gorgeous brook running right through the middle of the property. Sleep to the restful sounds of pretty Stanley Brook tumbling seaward alongside your cottage. The house sleeps up to six people with three bedrooms, two baths, comfortable living room, library, fully-equipped kitchen, dining area and relaxing front porch. This home is ideally situated for all of the exciting outdoor activities that Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park have to offer. It is a pleasant 10 minute walk to the beach and to Jordan Pond, a very short walking distance to the entire system of hiking, biking and riding trails in Acadia National Park, very close to Wildwood Stables and only an eight mile drive to the shops and restaurants of Bar Harbor.

Owner

Matthew Stewart

Member Since 2013

Response rate:
100%

Response time:
within a few days

Speaks:
english

Calendar last updated:
Mar 25, 2018

Amenities

Internet
Heater
Satellite or Cable
Kids Welcome
Washer & Dryer
Parking
TV
No Smoking

Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1
1 queen
Bedroom 2
2 twin/ single
Bedroom 3
1 double

There are three bedrooms, the downstairs BR features a full-size bed, the front upstairs BR has two twin beds and the rear upstairs bedroom is equipped with a queen size bed. All feature quality linens and comforters with duvets.

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
toilet, combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2
toilet, shower

There are two bathrooms
the downstairs bathroom has tub/shower, sink and toilet; the upstairs bathroom features a shower, toilet and sink.

Location Type

Village
The home is located in beautiful Seal Harbor, a small coastal village with lots of charm and quick access to Acadia National Park. In fact, the back property line abuts Acadia National Park!
Waterfront
Beautiful Stanley Brook runs right through the property and provides a relaxing, natural atmosphere.

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Linens Provided
Clothes Dryer
Heating
Internet
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Living Room
Parking
Telephone
Towels Provided
Washing Machine

Kitchen

Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster

Dining

Dining
Dining Area
comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

DVD Player
Satellite / Cable
Television

Outside

Balcony
There is a comfortable and relaxing front porch with Adirondack chairs.
Deck / Patio
Lawn / Garden

Attractions

live theater
botanical garden
cinemas
health/beauty spa
library
churches
marina
museums
playground
recreation center
restaurants

Leisure Activities

photography
antiquing
bird watching
boating
eco tourism
horseback riding
miniature golf
paddle boating
beachcombing
scenic drives
shelling
shopping
sight seeing
sledding
walking
whale watching
wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank
fitness center
groceries
hospital
laundromat
massage therapist
medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

pier fishing
basketball court
cycling
deepsea fishing
equestrian events
fishing
fly fishing
freshwater fishing
golf
hiking
ice skating
jet skiing
kayaking
mountain biking
mountain climbing
cross country skiing
racquetball
rafting
rock climbing
roller blading
sailing
scuba diving or snorkeling
skiing
snorkeling
snorkeling/diving
snowmobiling
sound/bay fishing
swimming
tennis
water skiing
wind-surfing

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

14 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

Latest reviews

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Perfectly Peaceful

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Melissa R.Birmingham

Our family of five stayed at Stanley Brook Cottage a few weeks ago. When we arrived we could hear nothing but the brook rushing beside the driveway. No traffic, no crowds! It was the most peaceful greeting! We have visited Acadia three times, and this was our favorite place we've stayed so far. We loved Seal Harbor and how close the house was to the Park Loop Road (our first evening there we walked to the PLR in about 10 minutes. By driving you can be at the Jordan Pond house in less than 5 minutes.). The house is very well maintained, extremely clean, and had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and we spent many meals around the kitchen table talking about our fun days in the park. Our children (9, 7 and 5) enjoyed playing in the studio room off of the back of the house - there was so much room to spread out. We slept well and felt right at home. Matt couldn't be any more kind or helpful. We were able to meet him when we arrived and felt like we could reach out if we had any issues (which we didn't). When we come back to Acadia, we'll definitely want to stay here again. Homes like this make it really easy to travel with young kids - it was so great to have this as our home base for all of our adventures. Thanks, Matt!

Owner's Response:

Glad that you all has a great time at Stanley Brook Cottage and in Seal Harbor. Thanks for the nice compliments on the house, we try hard to make sure everyone has a wonderful stay at the cottage. As you mention, it is perfectly located for quickly accessing so much of what Acadia National Park has to offer. Please come back again.

Charming Cottage in Good Location

4/5

Stayed May 2017

Miroslaw S.

Stanley Cottage in little quiet village of Seal Harbor is very well maintained. Close to Jordan Pond and Carriage Roads, it is an great location for bikers. Access to Bar Harbor is easy and takes 15 min. ride with a car. We appreciated good quality sharp knives in the kitchen, however, few more teaspoons would have been handy. Appliances are vintage, but all in good working condition, and actually complement the decorative style of 60s and 70. (Don't worry, the fridge is newer, and TV set is new). Everything was very clean. We didn't have to buy laundry or dishwasher detergent. The kitchen is well equipped, however, if you need a garlic press to cook, bring your own. Beds were comfortable. There is also an extra room - study were you can insulate yourself from the other guests and relax. Mat is a great host, responding to all your needs. We had a very pleasant stay.

Owner's Response:

Thank you for staying with us and we're very happy that you all had a good time at the cottage and enjoyed exploring the area. Thanks for the suggestions - we'll certainly add some more spoons and try to find a garlic press!

This is the third summer...

5/5

Stayed Jul 2016

Eric M.Pennsylvania

in a row that we have spent our annual Mount Desert Island vacation at Stanley Brook Cottage. After many years of Acadia camping, we are thoroughly converted to having a roof, and Stanley Brook is ideal. Apart from its superior cleanliness and charm, location is its biggest advantage - a short bike or car ride to Jordan Pond House and access to all the carriage trails, not to mention backing up to the beautiful and bubbling Stanley Brook. This is the place to be if you like to bike the carriage trails as we do! The Seal Harbor beach is also a short walk down through the village. Thanks Matt, for another great Acadia vacation - we are looking forward to next summer!

Owner's Response:

It's always a great pleasure having such wonderful repeat guests year after year. As always, I'm very pleased that you enjoyed another summer vacation at Stanley Brook Cottage. Please come back again for another!

Wonderful Stay

5/5

Stayed Mar 2016

We spent a wonderful few weeks at Stanley Brook Cottage. The cottage was spacious and immaculate. I enjoyed my morning coffee in the bright kitchen nook, with a pretty view just steps from the babbling Stanley Brook. The large kitchen island made cooking fun. Our bed was very comfortable and we slept well. Matt was a gracious and accomodating host. We loved being so close to Acadia National Park and took full advantage of its many scenic trails. We would recommend Stanley Brook Cottage to anyone.

Owner's Response:

Thanks very much for the great review. I'm very happy that you folks had a chance to enjoy the cottage and Mount Desert Island, especially during the quiet season. I hope you can come back and stay with us in the future.

This is the place to stay...

5/5

Stayed Jul 2015

Eric M.Pennsylvania

...if you want easy access by foot or bicycle to the carriage roads, trails, and Jordan Pond house of Acadia National Park. This is our second year in a row, and we are very happy that we extended our stay from 2 weeks to 3 weeks this time! Stanley Brook Cottage is lovely, comfortable and well equipped, and Matt is the landlord from heaven. This is the ideal place for a Mt. Desert Island vacation. We will be back!

Owner's Response:

Thanks very much for the great review. I'm very happy that you folks came back for another year and hope you will be back again and again. As you note, the cottage is wonderfully located for easy access to so much of what makes Acadia special. Please come back for another stay with us.

Great Vacation

5/5

Stayed Jul 2015

JuliaSouth Portland, Maine

My sister's and my family stayed at Stanley Cottage for a week, and we would definitely do it again. The house is just down the road from the Carriage Trails and the beach and a short drive from town. The cottage is right on a babbling brook which our small boys loved exploring, and a nice front yard they could play frisbee or throw a ball around. Clean, uncluttered space with everything we could possibly need. Thank you, Matt for a great week we will always remember.

Owner's Response:

Thanks very much for your kind review and I'm very happy that you all had a great time at the cottage and in Seal Harbor. As you discovered, the cottage is perfectly situated to enjoy all that Acadia National Park and Seal Harbor have to offer. Please come back and stay with us again.

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Location

Seal Harbor, Mount Desert, ME, USA

The rental property is located just outside the boundary of Acadia National Park and is on Mount Desert Island. This region is world-renowned for it's natural scenic beauty and it's variety of outstanding outdoor activities. Within a ten minute or less walk from this property, one can be at a gorgeous ocean sand beach, at the shores of stunning Jordan Pond, on a hiking trail climbing a mountain or on a carriage road riding a horse. A quick and scenic eight-mile drive will get you to the many shops and fine restaurants of Bar Harbor. This property is ideally situated for anyone looking to have quick and easy access to the many wonders of Acadia National Park, yet be outside of the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor in a quiet village atmosphere. For those owning horses or interested in them, the home is less than a five-minute drive to the famous Wildwood Stables.

Rates & Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$150

Damage Deposit

$300

Tax Rate

Rental periods are from Saturday to Saturday, unless other arrangements have been made with the owner. Winter Rentals are available - Please contact owner for details.

$231avg/night

14 Reviews

Wonderful 4.9/5

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